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Sirisha Muktevi

Pakenham,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service Manager with 19 years of experience in Australia’s largest retail and food service industry. Consistently achieved high customer satisfaction rankings, by inspiring the team to have an enthusiastic commitment to customer service as a key driver to attain company goals. Led by example and ensured the execution of all safety, security, quality and store operations policies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Department Manager - Customer Service

WOOLWORTHS GROUP
05.2024 - Current

Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in management role. Involved in Recruitment, Training and Development of 50+ customer service representatives and cashiers. Managed front end operations to ensure friendly and efficient transactions at checkouts.

  • Answered customers’ questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.
  • Offered direction and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members.
  • Held each team member accountable for achieving brand and performance goals.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management.
  • Attended daily team meetings to voice concerns and offer constructive feedback to others.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
  • Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
  • Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
  • Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.

Department Manager - CUSTOMER SERVICE

WOOLWORTHS GROUP
04.2023 - 05.2024

Sales, Marketing, and Service arm in India for OEM/ODM - I.T. manufacturers such as AnexTEK, FalconStor, AOpen, Apacer and S-Media.

  • Responsible for setting up of a country wide retail initiative for the organization which included both store based and e - retail.
  • Initiatives taken to organize road shows and participation in Expos to increase brand awareness along with retail partners to generate retail sales.
  • Provide training to retail sales personnel on new products.
  • Informed customers about all product lines and services offered by the company.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management.
  • Communicated information to customers about product quality, value and style.
  • Communicated merchandise needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely fashion.
  • Kept current on market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback.
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.
  • Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
  • Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Assistant Store Manager Relief

Woolworths Supermarket
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Provided support to store manager in budgeting processes, helping maintain financial stability for the business.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Built strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Customer Service Department Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with the team to better serve customers.
  • Served as a point of escalation for complex customer concerns requiring managerial intervention.
  • Maintained associate payroll, benefit and performance information.
  • Identified opportunities and found solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Successfully managed high-volume periods through careful planning and efficient resource allocation.
  • Oversaw budgetary management within the department, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising service quality.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Reduced employee turnover rate through focused training programs and targeted hiring strategies.
  • Managed daily scheduling and staffing needs, ensuring optimal coverage during peak business hours.
  • Led, built and developed team for modeling service excellence.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures to maintain consistency across all customer interactions.
  • Organized and balanced multiple priorities within fast-paced environment.
  • Coached and mentored team members to achieve professional growth and improved performance.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to support employee development.
  • Provided company information and policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, email, or online chat.
  • Resolved customer billing errors by researching issues in system, asking open-ended questions, and determining root causes of problems.
  • Asked open-ended questions and researched issues in system to resolve various customer billing errors.
  • Employed comprehensive benchmarks to establish and monitor customer service standards.

ONLINE Department Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • During COVID 1st wave trained and developed above 90 team in online shhopping
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Customer Service Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Boosted customer retention rates through exceptional problem-solving skills and relationship-building efforts.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs were met consistently and promptly.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating targeted action plans.
  • Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support to customer service representatives.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of services provided.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
10.2012 - 08.2018
  • Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers with diplomacy while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate positive and collaborative customer service culture.
  • Served as a key liaison between customers and internal departments to facilitate timely resolutions for complex issues or escalated complaints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complaints and issues.
  • Reviewed submitted documents to check compliance and enforce recordkeeping policies.
  • Assisted in training new hires on company policies, procedures, and software systems to ensure seamless integration into the team.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Team Member

Woolworths Supermarket
06.2005 - 07.2012
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the team by initiating training sessions, sharing best practices, and encouraging skill development.
  • Gained recognition for delivering excellent customer service through active listening, empathetic communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
  • Assisted in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Nagarjuna University
India
05.2002

Skills

  • Customer Service Management
  • Complaint Handling and Resolution
  • Customer Satisfaction Enhancement
  • Front - End Supervision
  • Team-building and Training
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Sales and Margin Improvement
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Employee scheduling
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Loss prevention
  • Organized
  • Time management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Personnel training and development
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Problem-Solving
  • Safety and Security
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Operations Management
  • Business development and planning
  • Logistics Planning
  • Sales Reporting
  • Training and mentoring
  • Goals and performance
  • Team Supervision
  • Strategies and goals
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 65 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue which customers are not happy with.
  • Documented and resolved team performance which led to scan accuracy improvement.
  • Done Recruitment process utilizing SuccessFactors
  • Rostering team to business needs using KRONOS software
  • Completed Woman In Leadership Role

Certification

  • Certified First Aid Attendant
  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Attendant
  • Certificate 3 in Retail Business Operations
  • Woman In leadership Role

Languages

Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Department Manager - Customer Service

WOOLWORTHS GROUP
05.2024 - Current

Department Manager - CUSTOMER SERVICE

WOOLWORTHS GROUP
04.2023 - 05.2024

Assistant Store Manager Relief

Woolworths Supermarket
01.2023 - 04.2023

Customer Service Department Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
05.2022 - 12.2023

ONLINE Department Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
07.2020 - 03.2022

Customer Service Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
08.2018 - 07.2022

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
10.2012 - 08.2018

Team Member

Woolworths Supermarket
06.2005 - 07.2012

MBA - Marketing

Nagarjuna University
Sirisha Muktevi